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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
This supposes only a weekly

or for company. This supposes only a weekly
wash. In the average household with its one
maid of all work, there would he difficulty in
having napkins done up all through the week,
and complaint made if nine or ten dozen
were sent to the laundry every Monday morn
ing. In addition to this, the constant wear
of washing is bad for the dalnask and pre-
vents its lasting nearly as long rs it would
under ordinary circumstances. There is no
real necessity for changing so frequently.
Barring accidents, a napkin may easily be
used three or four times without becoming
unpleasant, nor should the housewife whose
means oblige her to observe this allowance
feel guilty because sho cannot give each one
of the family three clean napkins per diem.-
Christine Terhune Herlick in Earper's Bazaar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
An oriolc and a Spool of Cation.

Il is curious what variety Of materials
Baltimore orioles will uso in the construction
of their nests. On the lawn Of one &C he
prcttiest homes in the state of Maryland a
pair of orioles selected tree in which to
build. 1t was a large fir tree, about forty
five feet from the house Tho lady Of the
house was sewing by one Of the windows op-
posite this tree carly one beautiful summer
morning, and ON being called away to soma
other room she placed her spool of cotton on
the window sill. When she returned she
found the spool was gone, and on looking for
it, discovered it on tho floor of tho porch,
which was just outside of the window. She
found that a considerable length Of tho cot
ton was unwOnd, and looking for tho end
OF it sho traced it up TO the nest of tho oriole,
aud saw the bird busily weaving it into tho
nest The lady placed the spool in the win
dow, and it was Shown as a curiosity to all
who visited the house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
WOMAN AND HOME.
GONE THINGS WHICH A NURSE
MUST BEAR IN MIND.

How Childrcns Digestion Is Ruined.
of NapI4ins--Thc husbands Position-A
woman's Rooms.
When a nurse does her best to perform some
difficult service and is grumbled at all the
time of the performance, and told she does
not do it SO well as the doctor does, or as
somebody else does, it is not easy to render
the service again in any other spirit than
shat of plain understanding of duty. When
The patient, unable to move, makes mock
cry of tho nurses unsparing efforts by en-
deavoring to do thing personally, as if suf-
fering from neglect, and as if also to tell the
nurse That she is neither alert nor obliging
nor even dutful then the muse would be
more than human in loftincss of character
not to feel herself the victim of injustice, and
perhaps OF outrage And when the patient
snaps and snarls and taunts and rcproaches
and accuses then the nurse has to bear in
mind during every moment of her waking
hours that the sick are irresponsible, and
that the nerves of the patient are as sick as
all the rest of the body, worn out and worse
than useless, and that the patient moreover,
Is as much the sport Of these diseased nerves
as a dead leaf is of the winds, and thus not
to be considered blamcworthY. But, all the
same. the sick nerves and their sick owner do
not win love.
Onthe other hand how different is the feel
ing evoked by the gentle sufferer, the patient
patentl The patient who, equally distressed
with the other to all appearance, unable to
lift head or hand, to whom the universe is
but blotch of pain and faintness, yet has
only the grateful glance, the word of thanks,
ha holf Ny1 nm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Mirrors-IIow They Are Manufactnred-A
Delicate Process.

Delicate Process.
In tho making of looking glasses there is
used II large stone table, ground perfectly
smooth, and SO arranged as to be easily
canted little to one side by means of a
screw set beneath it. Around the edge of the
table is n groove, in which mercury may
flow and drop from one corner into bowls.
Tho table is first made perfectly horizontal
and then tin foil is carefully laid over it,,
covering a greater space than the glass to be
coated. strip of glass is placed along each
of the three sides of the foil to prevent the
mercury from flowing of. The metal is then
poured from ladies upon the tin foil till it is
nearly a quarter of an inch deep, and its
tendency to flow is checked by its affinity for
the tin foil and the mechanical obstruction
Of the slips of glass The plate of glass,
cleaned with especial care, is deXterously slid
on from the open side, and its advancing
edge is kept in the mercury, so that no air or
floating oxide of the metal and other impuri-
ties can get between the glass and the clean
surface of tho mercury. When exactly in its
place it is held till one edge of the table has
been elevated ten or twelve degrees, and the
superflous mercury has run off Heavy
weights are placed on the glass, and it is left
for several hours. 1t is then turned over and
placed upon frame, the side being covered
with the amalgam, which adheres to it, being
uppermost. In this position the amagam be-
comes hard, and the plate can then be set on
edge; but for several weeks it is necessary to
guard against turning it over as until the
amalgam is thoroughly dried the coating is
easily injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Measles begin as q cold with running at
the eyes and nose, and the rash is III dark red
spots, first seen on the face and forehead.
Scarlet fever commences with q sore throat,
and the rash appears as general redness of
the skin, and shows itself first about the neck
and chest.
Diphthoria begins with marked weakness;
and the inflammation in the back part of the
mouth soon has peculiar smell, as of putrid
meat.
In no case should either Of these diseases be
trusted to homo treatment. WhRe the physi-
clan looks after tho cure Of the patient, the
friends should actively cooperate in prevent
ing the spread Of tho disease, not only in the
whole matter of disinfection, but in complete
ly isolating the child until tho possibility OF
communicating the infection IS over
Youths Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

"Therc are about GOO women who set type
in New York, y said o well known writer re
Gently. "This was the reckoning of proof
reader of long experience. 1t is, as things
go, good trade for woman, and how are
the wages9 The prosperity of the Typo
graphical union has been a good thing for
women, so | was informed. Typesetters are
men of sufficient intelligence to know that
the principal danger to be feared from the
competition of women comes from their
lower rate of wages, and so it comes about
that whereas in non-union offices difference
of several cents per 900 ems is frequently
made between the pay of the sexes, i'll union
offices they stand on tho same footing, and a
decided gain thus accrues to tic feminine
members of the force
"Intelligent women make good typesetters,
but their reputation as worlmen, in ncwspa-
per offices at least, does not, ] find, equal the
average of the men. The proportion of
women employed is, however small and an
accurate judgment not easily reached.
Women are not employed on morning pa
pers, which are set at night, and not exten-
sively on afternoon papers. Newspaper men
say they cannot hurry Their work is mostly
for the wcelilies, for magazines and on
books, departments much less well paid than
newspaper work 1t takes nimblo fingers
to make SIP week on The Century, the
same diligence being worth a woman per
haps SIS on an afternoon paper. The plums
of the business are out of womens reach
good men on n morning daily not infre
quently making $50 a week. n-Chicagc
Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Tho story is told that Victor Hugo, con-
corning himself on behalf of one condemned,
called on King Louis Philippe to intercedo for
the unfortunate man. 1t was a second COM
passionate effort of the poets but the hour
was late, and the monarch, being now retired
to bed, could not be seem Not to be wholly
baked OF his purpose, Hugo left plea, in
sudden iinprovised verso, on the table tomcet
the king eye in the morning. There had
been a recent death in the royal family of an
idolized daughter, and birth, too, as We'll
OF these incidents the poet awaited himself in
his quatrain, which, very closely rendered
runs rs follows:
By your lost angel, dove like from you flown,
By this sweet royal babe, fair fragile reed,
Mercy once more! BE mercy, mercy shown!
In the tumb's name and cradles, both plead
Tho poets plea awaited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

In testimony, oaths have always been as
ISOLATED with something to be touched or
kissed. In England people used to kiss their
thumbs instead of the Bible and so supposed
that they had saved their consciences. a
rustic, in one of Mr.. Meredlth's novels, SAYS:
81 sworc, but not upon oath, meaning that
he had kissed his thumb, not the book
Arthur Orion, in "The Bush, laid his hand
on copy Of Sheridans plays, (which,
though hot a Bible, bore a crp-.' SO Zcus
lays Lis hand on the -arth, in Homer, when
he swears by that planetary body. People
had to touch relics when they s,yore in the
Middle Ages, as in the famous oath OF Harold.
The Danes when they invaded England, were
ready to take any oath with impnity, save
that Of touching Il certain sacred ring or arm
let. Hamlet made his comrades lay their
hands on the blade of Lis sword
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
Origin of tho Torn Freshman.

a student during his first years residence
at college; a student not ''saltedn 1t was
anciently a custom in the different colleges
throughout British Europe to play practical
jokes on tho new corners. One of the most
common was to assemble them in a room and
make them deliver u speech. Those who ac-
quilted themselves well had cup of caudle "a
kind Of warm drink for sick pcrSons) those
who PASSED muster had caudlc with salt
water; The rest had the salt water only.
The term originated in the colleges of Eng.
lanl and is now applied in that country, and
In this as we'd, TO fresh or new students,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
Tho Toothnick ct the Tnhle.

Why should toothpicking in the presence
of others be considered such a henous Of
fensel OF course, the man or woman who
goes about the process ostentatously and
exposes tho whole interior Of tho mouth, or
INDUCES in it as luxury and NOT a necessity,
is not to be commended But tho cast iron
law which declares that all toothpicking must
be done in private and that he who picks his
teeth in the presence of another is i'll brod,
sometimes works hardship. Not long since |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

The royal marriage act was passed in Eng
land in li'2. l. was in consequence of tie
marriage Of the Duke Of Gloucester, tho
kings brother, with the widow Of the Earl
NalCNgrave, and of the Duke Of Cumberland
with the widow Of Col. Horton and daughter
Of Lord Irnham. BY this act none Of the de-
scendants Of George III, unless of foreign
BIRTH can marry under - without the con-
sent Of the king; and at and after that ago
the consent Of parliament is Necessary loren
der the marriage valid
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
Apparent Size of the Moon.

1t is a well known fact that people see a
full moon with different estimates of its ap-
parent size. The disk of the moon being re-
moved from all terrestrial objects, we have
no means Of judging Of Its size by comparison
with those Of known maSnitudcs, and the eye
unconsciously gives it greater diameter
than 0n actual measurement would indicate.
Tho same illusion is observed in looking at
the moon through a telescope, when the mag
niGed image appears smaller than when seen
by the naked eve
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Take a sheet of foolscap and roll it up in
the form of telescope; then, with the left
eye firmly closed, place it to the right eye
and look through it at some distant object
Keep the tube in this position for about one
minute looking all the time intently at the
distant object; then open the left eye, look
ing with both eyes straight before you, and n
hole will appear in the back Of the hand
through which you will distinctly see the OBJ
jects which you had previously been looking
at with the right eye The tube must be
held precisely as represented in the picture
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

It's getting to be the fashion now to name
children before they are born Before d
youngster has gazed at this motley world Il
brief round Of the sun the engraved cards an
nouncing his or her debut and his or her
name are out to all OF his or her mammals
dear 800 friends
1t is surmisod from the celebrity with which
these polite notes of information are launched
upon the world that two sets of cards are
printed, since, as every one knows, it is next
to impossible to place any reliance in these
babies.-Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Two or three writer's on home topics have
deprecated strongly the use of napkin rings,
and have urged that clean napkin should be
given each member of tho family at every
meal. A little mental arithmetic brings the
number of napkins needed, according to this
plan, for family Of five persons, to l05 pei
week There are few families, except among
tho wealthy, who can own nine dozen napkins
obey can have in constant service. Moro than
this number would be required for a chang,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
The Vinegar Eible.

What is known as tho "Vinegar Bible" was
issued in the year III from the Clarendon
press of the University of Oxford. 1t de-
rives its singular title from an error in the
heading to the twentieth chapter of st. Luke,
in which Parable of the Vineyard" sprinted
Parable of the VINEGAR
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
Not Lead Pencils.

Lead pencils contain no lead. Lead pencil
is as much msnomer as it would he to call
horse n COW. Red lead is an oxide of lead
and white lead is a carbonate - lead, but the
black lead used in pencils il ne~her metal
nor n compound of metal. Vt is plumbago or
graphite, one of the forms of carbon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

The origin of this doctrine is attributed to
Pythagoras, about 52S b. c., and asserts tho
TRANSPORTATION Of the soul from one body to
another 1t is also attributed to the Egypt
ians, who would eat no animal food lest fhey
should devour the body into which the soul
of a deceased friend had passed. They had
also an idea that SO long as the body Of the
deceased was kept entire the soul would not
transmgrate, and therefore embalmed their
dead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
The Sick Man.

The name "Sck Man." by which Turkey
is often referred to, was applied to that coun-
try by the Car Nicholas, Jan IT, 1851.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Numbered with historical buildings of pc
culiar interest TO all Americans, whether
young Or old, is the old state house or indie
pcndence hall, in the Quaker City of Penn
sylvania. 1t is situated between Fifth and
Sixth streets, on the south side of Chestnut
street and WIS hnilr in 11}2-h
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Save all tho brown meat paper, for it is
very useful for wiping out greasy kettles
and pans, it absorbs the grease, saves tn
disAcbth, and can be burned when through
with it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

To whiten the hands, mix thoroughly eau
de cologne, two ounces, lemon juice, two
ounces; powdered brown Windsor soap, six
ounces. When hard it will be an excellent
soap for whitening the hands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Do not allow ashes to accumulate in tho
ashpan until they roach the crate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Revive leather chair seats by rubbing with
well beaten white of egg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

To soften water for washing napkins
cloths, dishes, etc, use one teaspoonful of
graduated lye to four gallons of water and
dissolve thoroughly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

There should be small table about the
height of the range for use as a resting place
for utensils when Omelets, griddle cakes,
etc, are made. 1t should be covered with
zinc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

An Old stove zinc is improved in appear
ance by rubbing over with lard or with kero-
sono. Leave it a few minutes, then rub with
n dry, soft cloth till all grease seems re-
moved
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

TO remove tho shiny look from blac,
clothes, wash well, then dip black cloth in
hot tea and coffee, equal parts of each, and
sponge the clothes thoroughly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

For children there is nothing better than
saffron tea for teething and fever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

A kitchen grindstone that sits on the table
only costs 81 and lasts generation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Plates and tnmblers shoullnever be placed
on the table bottom upward. The fashion Is
antiQuatcd, and has neither sense nor beauty
to commend it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

To clean tinware, dampen cloth, dip it in
soda, rub the ware briskly, after which wipe
dry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

To prevent a shiny skin use n lttlo cam
phor in tho wash water. Never uso face
powders; they are decisions,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
FACTS OF INTEREST ASSOCIATED
WITH INDEPENDENCE HALL.

Gibberish Spoken by Needless Children
Who Arc Too Fond of Abbreviations--A
Simple but Pleasing Optical Illusion
That Any One May Try.
Numbered with curious optical illusions is
the one recently illustrated and described in
Harper's Young People, and here reproduced
for the benefit of our Young folks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Once a year even the most frugal housewife
should replenish her linen closet, adding at
least the furnishing OF one bed and a dozen
towels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Keep tho -four barrel raised a few inches
from the floor, so that the air may circulate
underneath and prevent damp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

Crackers that have been softened by ex-
posure will become crisp and fresh again by
being heated in an oven few minutes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

To remove grease from garments, dissolve
q tablespoonful of salt in four tablcspoonfuls
Ct alcohol, shake well and apply with a
sponge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

To keep highly polished brass absolutely
bright and free from furnishing thinly coat
with a varuish of bleached shellac and al
Cnbo1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

bables.-Chicago News
To whiten the hands, mix thoroughly eau
de cologne, two ounces, lemon juice, two
ounces; powdered brown Windsor soap, six
ounces When hard it will be an excellent
soap for whitening the hands.
Save all tho brown meat paper, for it is
very useful for wiping out greasy kettles
and pans, it absorbs the grease, saves tn
disAchoth, and can be burned when through
with it.
An Old stove zinc is improved in appear
ance by rubbing over with lard or with kero-
sono, Leave it few minutes, then rub with
u dry, soft cloth till all grease seems rc-
moved.
There should be a small table about the
height of the range for use as a resting place
for utensils when omelets, griddle cakes,
etc, are made. 1t should be covered with
zinc.
To soften water for washing napkins,
cloths, dishes, etc, use one teaspoonful of
granulatcd lye TO four gallons of water and
dissolve thoroughly.
To remove tho shiny look from blacl,
clothes, wash well, then dip black cloth in
hot tea and coffee, equal parts of each, and
sponge the clothes thoroughly.
Plates and tnmblers shoullnever be placed
on the table bottom upward. The fashion Is
antiquatcd, and has neither sense nor beauty
| to commend it.
Once a year even the most frugal housewife
should replenish her linen closet, adding at
least the furnishing OF one bed and a dozen
| towels.
To remove grease from garments, dissolve
q tablespoonful of salt in four tablcspoonfllis
Ct alcohol, shake well and apply with a
| sponge.
To keep highly polished brass absolutely
bright and free from furnishing thinly coat
with n varuish of bleached shellac and al
cohol
The kitchen window is the best of all win
dows for plants. They receive tho needed
moisture from the steam Of kettles and boil
er5.
Crackers that have been softened by ex-
posure will become crisp and fresh again by
being heated in an oven q few minutes.
Keep tho -four barrel raised a few inches
from tho floor, so that the air may circulate
underneath and prevent damp.
To prevent shiny skin use littlo cam
phor in the wash water. Never uso face
powders; they are decisions.
To clean tinware, dampen cloth, dip it in
soda, rub the ware briskly, after which wipe
} dry
A kitchen grindstone that sits on the table
only costs 81 and lasts a generation.
For children there is nothing better than
saffron tea for teething and fever.
Do not allow ashes to accumulate in the
ashpan until they roach the crate.
Revive leather chair seats by rubbing with
well beaten white of egg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-25

The kitchen window is tho best Of all win
dows for plants. They receive tho needed
moisture from the steam of kettles and boil
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-28
PASTORAL LETTER.
Bishop Garrett to the Clergy and Laiiy of
Northern Texas.

Bishop Garrett to the Clergy and Laiiy of
Northern Texas.
Brethren OF the Clergy and Laity of Northern
Texas:
The thirteenth annual convocation of
this missionary district will convene %.
W in St. Matthew's cathedral, Dallas,
on Thursday, the 26th of May, at 10
O'Clock.
The ConvoCation sermon will be
preached by the Rev. VIM. Munford, dean
Of st. Matthew's cathedral.
l beg the clergy to be particular in filling
up their parochial reports, and to forward
them to the secretary, Mr.. Richard Nor
gan, Jr., of Dallas, as soon as possible.
There being many parishes without
clergy this year, earnestly request the
wardens to use all diligence in compiling
the reports Of their respective parishes.
1t IS also q matter Of great Importance
thai every parish and mission should elect
and send delegates to represent it in con-
vocation. Only by this means can assess
ments be rightly levied or an accurate
view of the state Of the church obtained.
l also request that those who intend
coming will kindly notify me beforehand,
that due provision may be made for their
comfort. 2, aging always for you, am
your faithful friend and bishop,
ALEX q. GARRETT.
Dallas, Tex, April %, 1887.